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Image of three women who participated in the project: Overcoming Barriers to Food Security: A photo narrative by people with disabilities. The woman in the middle of the three holds a camera.
A project focused on identifying barriers and solutions to food security in Uganda asked people with disabilities to document their findings through photography. © Light for the World
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Our Goal & Mission

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Sparking lasting change on eye health and disability rights

Image of the first Deaf Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Gondar, laughing and communicating in sigh language. The CapAble project, which puts disability inclusion into action in higher education, has won a Zero Project Award.
The first Deaf Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Gondar. The CapAble project, which puts disability inclusion into action in higher education, has won a Zero Project Award. © Erika Bojarczuk / Light for the World.

At Light for the World, we believe in a world where people with eye conditions and disabilities can fully exercise their rights to health, education, work, and protection in emergencies.

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Lächelnde Frau beim Sehtest in Uganda
We save eyesight

90% of vision loss can be prevented or treated

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Ein Licht für die Welt Mitarbeiter begleitet zwei Frauen auf dem Weg durch ein gründes Feld.
Augenoperation (c) Manuel Ferrigato
How we work

Find out about our partner-centred approach and theory of change.

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A woman takes part in a Cyclone Simulation exercise in Buzi, Mozambique as part of the ICDP project, funded by Austrian Development Agency. Gender is mainstreamed throughout the project, ensuring that women and girls with disabilities are included in creating emergency response plans to climate-related disasters. She is wearing an bright orange hat and vest, and is using a megaphone. She's standing outside in front of some vegetation.
A woman takes part in a Cyclone Simulation exercise in Buzi, Mozambique as part of the ICDP project, funded by Austrian Development Agency. Gender is mainstreamed throughout the project, ensuring that women and girls with disabilities are included in creating emergency response plans to climate-related disasters. Copyright: Mango Sound/Light for the World
We fight for inclusion

Breaking down barriers so everyone can thrive.

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